Dover, New Hampshire vs. Aiken, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aiken, South Carolina is 19.0% cheaper than Dover, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $137,756 in Aiken, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Dover, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aiken, South Carolina is cheaper than Dover, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Aiken
than in Dover, New Hampshire
Dover, NH vs. Aiken, SC
Compared to Dover, Aiken is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  0.7% higher
  Health
  16.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower